RN - SCU (7a to 7p)

Make it Happen at Johns Hopkins!

SCU - 12 hour days

Will train the right candidate who has at least 1 year of current M/S, Tele, Stepdown or PCU hospital nursing experience.

Howard County General Hospital is now “ Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center ” and cares for a range of patients with severe health conditions. Our hospital’s highly specialized Intensive Care Unit (ICU) dedicated to adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and care, including after surgery or due to medical conditions, including cardiac care, works closely with the Special Care Unit (SCU).

As a Registered Nurse in the Special Care Unit (SCU), you will be privileged to care for lower acuity ICU Stepdown patients on drips with complex medical and surgical problems.

Darlene Norton serves as the Nurse Manager, with a demonstrated track record of effective leadership. Darlene began her career at Johns Hopkins Hospital as a PCT prior to completing nursing school and then working as a nurse in the CCU. In a short span, she showcased her capabilities, earning promotions to Lead Clinical RN and Assistant Nurse Manager in 2019. Her journey continued when she later transferred to HCMC.

Darlene is not only a proficient leader but also a mentor who actively supports the professional growth of RNs. She oversees three vital units: The Intensive Care Unit, the Special Care Unit (IMCU) and Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Cath Nursing. If you're seeking a dynamic environment and a chance to work under Darlene's leadership, consider applying to become part of the culture she has nurtured at HCMC!

Apply and learn how to elevate your career and Be a Part of Something Bigger when you join our nursing family!

Why nurses love Howard County Medical Center:

• Warm and collegial environment
• Fantastic benefits
• Free parking and more!

The nurses at JHHCMC love what they do! They love supporting the community, and we are always looking for healthcare professionals seeking a home.

Hear directly from our Hospital President, Shafeeq Ahmed, MD, MBA, FACOG , as he provides insights into our work and its motivation:

Meet Ron Langlotz, RN, DNP, CNO ,and discover why he transferred from Johns Hopkins Hospital to join the team at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

Requirements:

• BSN Preferred.
• RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 6 months and complete the degree within 4 years of their start date.
• Previous specialty clinical experience preferred for specialty units.
• Current Maryland RN license or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
• CPR/BLS certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.
• ACLS required.

Benefits for you and your family:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most: your well-being and that of your loved ones. Some of our benefits and rewards include:

• Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
• Educational Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Two retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan
• Affordable Healthcare options
• 7 paid holidays each year
• Paid Days Leave (PDL)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Clinical ladder
• Daycare
• On campus gym
• …and more

Important Notices:

• Nurses hired with an Associate’s degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of your start date.
• Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 37.13/hour - Maximum 57.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.